9 Nov 2016
Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
This is a terribly lonely tortoise. It was removed from its homeland of Madagascar decades ago to this island (Bird Island) when the island was a coconut and…
7 Nov 2016
Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)
This giant tortoise species is named after one of the largest atolls in the world, Aldabra, which is also its last stronghold after centuries of human…
26 Nov 2010
Nodding Marsh Pitcher (Heliamphora nutans)
This plant is endemic to Roraima and it's leaves are formed as cannisters and hold rainwater. When insects fall into the water they are unable to climb back…
26 Nov 2010
Nodding Marsh Pitcher (Heliamphora nutans)
This deadly plant has to reproduce and need the help from what it usually hunts - insects! I wouldn't be surprised if many of the pollinators end up in the…